Why sentences? Well, that question answers itself, really. Look at it: “Why sentences?” There’s something missing, isn’t there? I’ll tell you: yes. What’s missing is the rest of the words. And it’s shoddy. It’s shoddy and lazy. It’s shoddy and lazy and frustrating, sticking out there like a bad piece of junk. I’m disappointed on both our behalves. It could have read:
- Why is sentences good?
- Why are we be using sentences?
- Why sentences appropriate?
- Why should I do sentences?
All of the above is correct. Give yourself a clap if you knew that. You’re well on your way to being really good at this!
- James Thomas, 'How to write a sentence', New Yorker, 24 October 2014
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